Briefly explains the significance of the Fourth of July holiday, describes the origin and meaning of its celebration with fireworks, and discusses the making and safety aspects of fireworks.

Introduces the holiday of Thanksgiving and some of the ways in which it is celebrated, explaining the origin and meaning behind such symbols as the turkey.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of raccoons.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and life cycle of the insect called the walkingstick.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of snow leopards.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of the earthworm.

Discusses, in question and answer format, what avalanches are, how they occur, and how to protect oneself from avalanches.

Questions and answers provide information about forest fires and how they occur.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of loons.